Title
Dept/ Agency: Law
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract
Purpose: Settlement of outstanding fees for provision of legal services concerning litigation matters
Entity Name: Simmons Law LLC
Entity Address: 1349 Lake Street, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060-312
Settlement Amount: $67,574.50
Funding Source: Fund: 011 Dept: 046 Division: 0461 Account: 71260, Budget B2025
Additional Information:
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WHEREAS, the City of Newark (“City”) utilized the legal services of Simmons Law LLC to handle litigation matters on behalf of the City; and
WHEREAS, Simmons Law LLC has provided legal services for September through December 2025, for which payment remains outstanding; and
WHEREAS, a settlement agreement has been reached to resolve this matter in its entirety by payment in the total amount of Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Fifty Cents ($67,574.50) (“Settlement Sum”) and execution of a Settlement Agreement and Release; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel deems it in the best interest of the City to resolve said matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Corporation Counsel is hereby authorized on behalf of the City of Newark to enter into, execute, and accept the terms of the Settlement Agreement and Release, attached hereto.
2. Upon receipt by the Corporation Counsel of all documents deemed necessary, the Director of the Department of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to issue payment in the amount of Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Fifty Cents ($67,574.50) to Simmons Law LLC at the address above.
3. Annexed hereto is the Certification of Funds issued by the Director of the Department of Finance, which states that there are available sufficient legally-appropriate funds for the purpose set forth herein.
4. A copy of the Comptroller’s Certification shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk along with this Resolution by Corporation Counsel.
5. The Corporation Counsel shall file a fully executed copy of the Settlement Agreement and Release in the Office of the City Clerk.
6. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption in accordance with applicable State Law.
7. The Settlement Agreement and Release and Resolution does not admit, nor should it be construed as an admission of liability or violation of any law, statute or regulation or a breach of any duty by the City of Newark, its agents, officers and/or employees whatsoever and is entered into based upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel as to efficient resolution of claims.
STATEMENT
This Resolution authorizes the Corporation Counsel on behalf of the City of Newark to enter into and execute a Settlement Agreement and Release to settle the outstanding fees for legal services rendered for September through December 2025, in the amount of Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Fifty Cents ($67,574.50).